Rumor: Guitar Hero II on Xbox 360
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Jul 20th 2006 at 3:55PM }
Get this, so, some anonymous source -- don't worry, this source is, like, totally "in the know" -- has tipped off a blog -- okay, not just any blog, but GamerAndy.com -- and ... you ready ... Red Octane & Harmonix are developing a version of Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360! Rock! On!Alright, so it's just a rumor without a credited source, but it's at least worth entertaining the possibilities: a wireless 'guitar' ... downloadable tracks ... Xbox Live battles! Please...
Guitar Hero II is scheduled for release in November on PS2. Neither Red Octane, Harmonix, or Microsoft has confirmed -- or even hinted at -- a version for Xbox 360. As always, take any rumor with a grain of salt (but it doesn't hurt to keep your fingers crossed).
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
LunarDuality @ Jul 20th 2006 4:01PM
Oh god...please let this be true! I know it's a completely baseless rumor, but dear lord that would be awesome.
someguy @ Jul 20th 2006 4:06PM
Wireless guitar controller? If this even pans out, it will be usb, unless you wanna pay a lot. You might as well just get a real guitar. Trust me, it's a lot more fun... and it's easier to play "Bark at the Moon" in real life.
robotplague @ Jul 20th 2006 4:06PM
I'm not buying another guitar, I already own two of them for PS2. If Red Octane comes out with a PS2 to 360 adapter for the guitar I'll gladly get a 360 version. Downloadable Guitar Hero songs will absolutely kick ass.
JimmyHACK @ Jul 20th 2006 4:09PM
um, keep hoping....
harmonix luv the sony
Revolution @ Jul 20th 2006 4:09PM
Yeah. I think the only remote that has a wire in my house is my GH controller. A wireless one would be cool. Mostly because my son likes to trip over it in the middle of my solo.
vidGuy @ Jul 20th 2006 4:11PM
I'll have it either way, but additional downloadable tracks on Live battles/co-op would make it so amazing!
Maybe GH3 will have that option and be available on all 3 next gen consoles? I know that's thinking too far ahead, but man would that be sweet. Especially if you could compete cross-console.
Loque @ Jul 20th 2006 4:12PM
XBL battles? I'd get a 360 for that...
plastictrees @ Jul 20th 2006 4:16PM
Well Activision did buy Red Octane...
Christian aka nsomneia @ Jul 20th 2006 4:18PM
the reason to get a 360 just went up .. . by one .. .
Tucker @ Jul 20th 2006 4:21PM
Ok, I would love this, don't get me wrong, but I would also be EXTREMELY pissed if I had to buy another controller instead of just an adapter. If this rumor has any ounce of truth, let's hope the followup is a controller adapter. PLEASE let them both be true, I would love to not have to dig my PS2 out of the closet (yeah, that'd be the PS2 I bought specifically to play GH1).
Anta @ Jul 20th 2006 4:23PM
I was thinking that they were doing a PS3 and Wii version after the PS2 one.
Duscrom @ Jul 20th 2006 4:24PM
To the guy who says Harmonix Loves Sony, Remember Keroke (or however you spell that) Revolution was on the Xbox.
Now what concerns me is I thought GH was published by SCEA.
Dracula Jones @ Jul 20th 2006 4:28PM
OH JEEZ. I'd pay upwards of 9 Million Dollars for GH2 on 360. Live adds so many possibilities to a game like this.
plastictrees @ Jul 20th 2006 4:30PM
Duscrom, no GH was never made by SCEA. Red Octane games are made for Playstation though, i.e. In The Groove.
Lupos @ Jul 20th 2006 4:33PM
@Duscrom:
"Now what concerns me is I thought GH was published by SCEA."
They published the ps2 version... doesnt mean they have any exclusivity to the game and it certainly has no bearing on future versions.
James @ Jul 20th 2006 4:34PM
Oh please say it's true, oh please say it's true, oh please, PLEASE!
copa @ Jul 20th 2006 4:36PM
"OH JEEZ. I'd pay upwards of 9 Million Dollars for GH2 on 360."
Don't be ridiculous. For that price, you could get a PS3.
Will @ Jul 20th 2006 4:41PM
This would be a huge factor in what i waste my money on this christmas.
murph @ Jul 20th 2006 4:51PM
don't count on an adapter because that would essentially open the door for ANY PS2 controller to be used on the X360 and I'm pretty sure that's a Microsoft no-no.
that being said, if the guitars are wireless...i'll buy them again and sell my PS2 controllers.
kip @ Jul 20th 2006 4:55PM
I hope it's true, the only challenge for them would be creating the guitar controller (I mean, a game with graphics and gameplay that simple should be very easy to port).
Amanda @ Jul 20th 2006 5:09PM
Remember...Activision is holding at least some of the cards now...and they are definitely into the cross-consoling...sometimes to a fault. I'd say although this is uncredited and some of us are looking to the stars as far as our imaginations go, the possibility of a release of a guitar hero game is quite possible on other systems, whether or not it's GH2. Remember, Activision did announce that they had more than just this sequel in the works.
Jay @ Jul 20th 2006 5:15PM
This is nice and all (not enough to make me get a 360 since I have PS2) but I just wish they could put GH aside for one minute and give us some ITG2 info [face_pissed and getting ever more annoyed].
Jay @ Jul 20th 2006 5:19PM
PS: they already have PS2-USB adaptors, everyone uses them for hooking up their dance pads to their computer for stepmania. Those should work on 360
Christopher7xii @ Jul 20th 2006 5:19PM
To Druscum,
"11. To the guy who says Harmonix Loves Sony, Remember Keroke (or however you spell that) Revolution was on the Xbox."
Karaoke Revolution is made by Bemani, part of Konami responsible for DDR, Para Para, Guitar Freaks, Drum Mania, etc.
dvddesign @ Jul 20th 2006 5:22PM
Red Octane has stated that they're not tied to a platform. They said the original was on the PS2 because it had the largest install base and would likely end up in more people's homes that way. Red Octane was always this way.
They also said they're not adverse to publishing on multiple consoles. So, if the Wii does well, I'd bet that in order for them to make money, they'd consider it.
And FWIW, karaoke is a japanese word and is pronounced/spelled as such. Ka-ra-o-ke (pr. Cah-rah-okay)
greenrabbit360 @ Jul 20th 2006 5:25PM
Does MTVgames like copublish the game or somthing? and we all know Mtv and MS are buddy buddy (they wasted a perfect launch announcment on them)
so i think its a very good chance
Ryan @ Jul 20th 2006 5:25PM
Add Guitar Hero II AND HD-DVD with HDMI to Xbox 360 and I'll be ending my wait for PS3!
Uchendu Nwachukwu @ Jul 20th 2006 6:19PM
I thought the whole point of Activision buying RedOctane was so it could bring GH out to every gaming platform under the sun...
I distinctly remember them saying they would bring it out for 360 and PS3.
Hopefully they can have a wireless guitar. That would truly ROCK!
ShaolinDolemite @ Jul 20th 2006 6:19PM
This must come to pass. I played the crap out of that game at Best Buy but always said I wouldn't plunk down the money for a PS2 for one game. This is a game that just begs to be on LIVE. GH2 for 360 would kick the gold teeth outta my momma's mouth.
glitched @ Jul 20th 2006 6:38PM
Despite what others are saying, a wireless guitar is Blasphemy!!!
no but seriously... the wire adds to the "realism" of playing a real electric guitar.
and karaoke revolution was from a different company.
Silver R. Wolfe @ Jul 20th 2006 6:54PM
Look what you're encouraging Joystiq! Baseless rumours again?
Don't make me declare Shenanigans!
As nice as it would be to see Guitar Hero 2 on the Xbox 360, I sincerely doubt it.
Wedge @ Jul 20th 2006 6:56PM
Yes, Konami contracted Harmonix to make Karaoke Revolution, it's not made by Bemani. Having GH on any platform that allows downloadable content would be great. Bands could release GH versions of their songs as promo material and such. Or even maybe make it actual worthwhile on album bonus material.
vidGuy @ Jul 20th 2006 6:58PM
glitched, your standard guitar has a cord, sure, but lots of rockers have wireless setups now. I don't think the wire would be missed.
As long as they don't reduce the number of fret buttons, or add more than 1 or 2, I'll be happy, wire or not.
lacking cleverness @ Jul 20th 2006 8:08PM
30: Shenanigans? I better get my broom!
Nick D @ Jul 20th 2006 8:11PM
Combine Guitar Hero with the new video camera and you could have some awesome guitar battles over live! Or better yet they could combine the celebrity Xbox Live sessions with this game! Imagine dueling against Dee Snyder! LOL! (Note: You might not want a camera on while playing him. He's one fugly dude.)
I feel pretty confident that it will show its head on the 360. Activision has rights to it now and it seems that exclusive 3rd party titles are going the way of the Dodo.
Carl @ Jul 20th 2006 8:52PM
Even though for the past 3 months I've been playing GH atleast hour two each day average, and also have a 360... I dont want to have to buy 2 more guitars. My main guitar now has a custom paint job, fret insert, extra star power button, and its wireless anyway (modded to hell!!) DIY owns,
BUT IF THEY DONT HAVE PROGRESSIVE SCAN IN GH2 on PS2, I WILL BE PISSED!! Right now, its pretty much impossible to play GH on HDTV, has to upscale to either 720p or 1080p (1080 for me), but the main thing is de-interlace it, which causes a half-second delay or so = not good for timing rhythm game!
I'm fine either way, GH2 is going to ROCK!
why? @ Jul 20th 2006 9:22PM
Why do I care? How would the game be improved by better graphics and a $60 price tag?
As to you Live monkeys: Both of Harmonix' previous games Frequency and Amplitude were playable online on the PS2. It doesn't take MS and a $30 a year fee to play games online.
To be honest, Frequency and Amplitude were much more fun face to face than online, and Guitar Hero 2 probably will be too.
Skylar Bohan @ Jul 20th 2006 9:47PM
For all of you talking about how awesome a wireless SG controller would be, you might like to take a look at this http://www.theguitarmania.com/servlet/Page?template=guitarlist
I think I'll probably pick one up when GH2 comes out. Unless there is something better about the guitar that would come with that game.
Rare Hare @ Jul 20th 2006 10:35PM
Guitar Hero is too cool of a game for the Xbox. Granted, Halo is effing cool.. but in a badass way, not a quirkily hip way.
I hope they make a PS3 version though.. the online battles idea and downloadable songtracks is such an awesome idea.. *mouth waters*.
Dave @ Jul 20th 2006 10:44PM
Guitar Hero II on 360 would be pretty nice, not just for new features, but to open up the series to a wider audience. On a semi-related note, I think Guitar Hero for the Wii would be awesome. Instead of hitting a whammy bar, a player could tilt the guitar or rock it back and forth for bonus points, etc.
jOEfRO @ Jul 20th 2006 11:50PM
@ 37
Xbox Live is 50 US dollars per year
Also if Guitar Hero II came out on 360, it would be $80 or even $90 for the game with a wireless controller.
And if you would add $50(cost of 360 wireless controller) and $60(majority of 360 game prices) thats $110.
If this rumor were true, the 360 version will be expensive.
This is really of topic too but Nintendo is repairing DS Lite cracked hinges for free, just call customer support and they will send you a UPS sticker and mail it back to you fixed in two to three weeks
Disco D @ Jul 21st 2006 1:19AM
If only they will release a version for the old Xbox. It's not like that game takes that insane of hardware.
omelet boy @ Jul 21st 2006 8:00AM
my source also says gh2 for 360 is coming, but q1 '07.
will be using a new controller, cause ms/sony ainn't gonna allow other controllers on... unless someone like liksang or whoever makes unofficial adapter... hadn't said if its wireless or not
gh2/360 will have some new graphicks but same rock stylin'
xbox live will be there for some basic stuff (downloads, i guess, he didn't say), but more advanced things like online jamming will have to wait, just too much to do at this time
Advanced @ Jul 21st 2006 8:25AM
"OH JEEZ. I'd pay upwards of 9 Million Dollars for GH2 on 360."
Don't be ridiculous. For that price, you could get a PS3.
Thats damn funny... I don't care who you are... that's funny.
notafan @ Jul 21st 2006 11:22AM
Anyone on here who say's they have sources that say it's coming is dead wrong. Harmonix hasn't said anything about it yet and has made jokes about this topic at hand many times before, so don't hold your heads up.
blackterror @ Jul 21st 2006 12:28PM
Take this as you want, because this my first time to this website, but about a month ago I went to an Autodesk seminar talking about 3dStudioMax and its uses in the Game industry. Their guest speaker was the lead artist from Harmonix. He showed off two characters from the new PS2 version of GH. The remake of Judy Nails and a new Rockabilly character. He showed concept art from one of the new levels. The game looks great with similar stylings as the original and I simply can't wait. He also leaked the fact that the 360 version is in production at Harmonix now. The PS2 version is the main project in which the whole staff is working on it. Once the PS2 releases the rest of the team will join the small group currently working on the 360. He did not say definately but hinted to needing to buy a new guitar as well as online challenges and downloadable songs from xbox live to play. Glad to share what I heard.
Nick James @ Jul 21st 2006 4:33PM
...I smell bullshit.
Gorg @ Jul 21st 2006 8:27PM
marcus henderson, one of the lead guitarists for the game also mentioned marketplace in an interview with gamespy. He wasn't promted with any questions about xbox either, which i thought was odd. You can read here http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/guitar-hero-2/703854p5.html
anonamous @ Jul 24th 2006 1:59AM
yeah its not happening, if u could down load songs for it it wouldnt be able to have the notes already for the game there would either have to be a program for u to make ur own notes for that song because it would take to long for them to create the notes for 100s of songs, that was for the downloadable songs, now the xbox live is possible, and it coming out on 360 is as well
Waynorrr! @ Jul 27th 2006 7:15AM
I bought myself a 360 purely to play Dead Rising when it comes out. Now its been delayed (again) I am truly PO'd. GH on the PS2 is so awesome it keeps me awake at night thinking about mastering Crossroads on Expert!
If GH2 does come out on the 360, I will be the first person in the shop to buy a copy. That would heal the gaping wound Dead Rising has left me with! I never thought that such a simple game could bring me so much joy!
It needs to have some face melting Slash solo's, and more Hendrix.
Rock On